By Gari Voss Wayland has been encouraging the designing of colorful murals around the city. In that frame, alleys have been brought to life using colorful designs and images. What has been termed the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) alley or the alley behind the hotel became the recipient of a pathway that would assist residents Read More…
More and more I am told I must provide anything of importance digitally. Heck my Facebook feed is crowded with people purportedly able to make my life easier with the new A! Technology. That’s why when it comes to voting I am so perplexed as to why our voting professionals have not done more to Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Each year, the International Trombone Festival draws hundreds of the premier trombonists from around the globe.Plainwell Middle School student Joshua Pembrook was among the attendees at this year’s event, which took place at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City from July 12 to 15.Pembrook, who will enter eighth grade Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor For the first time in more than two decades, the City of Plainwell has a new city manager.And residents will soon have the opportunity to meet him.Justin Lakamper will be at the Plainwell City Hall Council Chambers from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, for a meet and greet.Prior Read More…
February 24, 1942, to July 28, 2023 Carolyn Eva (Thompson) Miner, born February 24, 1942, in Allegan, Michigan, passed away peacefully into the open arms of her Lord and Savior on July 28, 2023, with her husband, Donald L. Miner, by her side. Carolyn was the youngest of six children born to Paul and Anna Read More…
May 25, 1954 – July 18, 2023 Dale Edward Sluiter, age 69 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at home with his family by his side. Dale was born May 25, 1954, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Allison and Harriet Sluiter. Dale served honorably in the United States Army from Read More…
Lorna Douglas, age 92 of Wayland, Michigan, passed away on July 28, 2023. Lorna was born on April 13, 1931, in Wayland where she lived her beautiful life.Lorna was preceded in death by her husband, Roger; parents Clifford and Cecil Averill; sisters Opal (Kenneth) Hendrikson, Dorothy (Vern) McCormick, Janet (Leon) Perkins; sisters-in-law Anne (Ken) Jensen Read More…
By Gari Voss How did the Allegan area filming happen?Homeowner and realtor Carol Sneller reminisced, “Dave, the production manager was in our development and literally walked up to our front door and knocked. He asked if we would be interested. We actually turned him down because we thought it was a scam. He convinced us Read More…
When voters in the City of Fennville get their ballots for the November election, they won’t see any candidates listed for four open seats on the city commission. That’s not how it began, and voters will have write-in candidates to choose from.Petitions to be on the Nov. 7 ballot were due July 25. Potential candidates Read More…
By Gari Voss Visitors to Allegan during the weekend of July 27-30, 2023, participated in a variety of activities. Thursday – Saturday, local businesses held Sidewalk Sales that included special deals and events. Armed with a Passport to collect stamps from Allegan Businesses and a Scavenger Hunt sheet from Tantrick Brewing, residents and visitors alike Read More…